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US Intelligence Restrictions During Gaza War: Inside the Biden Administration's Temporary Suspension of Critical Data to Israel
Dec 13, 2025 05:25 pm CST
The Biden administration temporarily withheld critical intelligence from Israel during the Gaza war, including suspending drone feed access and restricting targeting information. This rare action stemmed from growing concerns about civilian casualties and prisoner treatment, revealing tensions within the US-Israel security relationship despite continued overall cooperation. Intelligence sharing resumed after Israel provided assurances of compliance with international law.
31 Killed in Military Air Strike on Hospital in Myanmar: Escalating Violence Ahead of Controversial Elections
Dec 11, 2025 11:34 pm CST
A devastating military air strike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state killed 31 people including an infant, highlighting the escalating violence as the ruling junta prepares for contested December elections. The attack on Mrauk-U general hospital comes amid ongoing conflict with the Arakan Army rebels who control most of the region, exacerbating a severe humanitarian crisis.
India's MEA States "Democracy and Pakistan Don't Go Together" Amid Regional Tensions
Dec 09, 2025 08:54 am CST
India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal delivered a pointed assessment that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together" during his weekly briefing, while also expressing concern over civilian casualties in Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes. The statement comes amid ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan, with former Prime Minister Imran Khan remaining imprisoned since 2023 and tensions escalating between civilian government and military powers.
Over 100 Killed in Sudan Kindergarten and Hospital Attacks: WHO Reports Dozens of Children Among Victims
Dec 09, 2025 12:30 am CST
The World Health Organization reports that more than 100 people, including 63 children, were killed when Sudan's Rapid Support Forces attacked a kindergarten and hospital in South Kordofan state. The December 4 attacks involved repeated strikes and targeting of first responders, representing another tragic episode in Sudan's 2.5-year civil war.
Israel Resumes Airstrikes on Lebanon Following Historic First Direct Talks in Decades
Dec 05, 2025 04:15 am CST
Israel launched fresh strikes on southern Lebanon targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons facilities, just one day after historic first direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives. Despite a 2024 ceasefire agreement, tensions remain high as both sides navigate complex diplomatic waters while military actions continue. President Joseph Aoun announced further negotiations will begin December 19, though officials emphasize these discussions focus only on implementing the truce, not broader peace talks.
Sea Drone Attack Cripples Major Russian Oil Terminal Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict
Nov 29, 2025 11:56 pm CST
A significant Russian oil terminal operated by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium has halted operations following a sea drone attack, as Ukraine's naval forces also targeted oil tankers in the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Russian missile strikes left three dead in Kyiv and hundreds of thousands without power, all occurring as Ukrainian negotiators prepare for US-led peace talks amid mounting pressure on President Zelensky's administration.
Escalating Tensions Between Afghanistan and Pakistan: Taliban Vows Retaliation After Alleged Airstrikes
Nov 26, 2025 02:59 am CST
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a critical point following alleged airstrikes that killed nine children and a woman in Khost province. The Taliban government has vowed to "respond appropriately" while Pakistan denies involvement. This incident occurs amid ongoing security concerns, cross-border disputes, and recent terrorist attacks, further complicating the already strained diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries.
Pakistan Airstrikes on Afghan Civilian Areas Escalate Tensions as Taliban Warns of Response
Nov 26, 2025 01:28 am CST
Pakistan's overnight airstrikes on civilian areas in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces have shattered diplomatic agreements and caused multiple civilian casualties. The Taliban-led government has condemned these attacks as violations of sovereignty and international norms, promising a "necessary response" while former Afghan leaders and diplomats call for de-escalation. Analysts warn this escalation could lead to open, unending regional conflict.
US Peace Plan Proposes Ukrainian Land Cession Amid Deadly Russian Strike on Ternopil
Nov 20, 2025 10:06 am CST
A new US peace proposal suggests Ukraine cede territory and significantly reduce its military forces, coinciding with a devastating Russian missile attack on Ternopil that killed 26 civilians including children. The controversial plan appears to mirror Russia's demands while Ukrainian officials continue seeking meaningful international engagement to end the nearly four-year conflict as winter approaches and Russian forces maintain slow advances on the battlefield.
Russian Missile Strikes Kill Five Civilians and Destroy Kindergarten in Eastern Ukraine
Nov 17, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Russian aerial attacks killed five civilians and destroyed a kindergarten in eastern Ukraine as Moscow intensifies its bombardment campaign ahead of winter. The strikes hit residential areas in Balakliya and Dnipropetrovsk regions, injuring 13 people including four children, while also targeting energy infrastructure and a Turkish gas vessel near the Black Sea port of Izmail.